I grew up just off of Pleasant Valley Road, and all of my family members still live there. Highway 8 has always been known as "Death Alley." Having known the area for over 30 years, I've seen such a huge amount of growth and home development that I cannot fathom how MnDOT can still see Chisago County as being a backwater, non-commuting area! This is criminal neglect at this point when clearly there are many commuters to the Twin Cities daily and yet so many people are still dying on this road! Even if you were to ignore all of the outgoing commuters and just take into account the employees at Hazelden who commit their lives to helping others—they shouldn't have to risk their lives every day in order to do it! Something needs to... More >>>